Dual Citizenship: Is it Worth It?

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Learn about my discovery in 2011 of being a dual US-German citizen, my 3-year journey into getting proof of German citizenship, and later getting my German passport. Then explore the 13 years of comments with readers sharing their own journeys through this process of dual German citizenship (in the US and elsewhere), and get their tips on figuring out if you’re eligible for a German passport and working with German consulates and missions to help you through the process.

Genealogy Prompt 12: Check Genealogy Resources at Your Local Library

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Whether you aren’t sure where to start researching your family tree or you’ve hit a dead-end, there’s one reliable option you can always turn to: your local library. For this week’s genealogy prompt, take some time to explore what family history resources your local library provides. They’re generally all free, and they can come with … Read more

10 Genealogy Activities for Kids

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Whether you’re looking to explore your own family history for the first time or you want to help the youth of your family gain an appreciation for their history, there are many genealogy activities for kids that can help. From the youngest members of your family to teens with an interest in where they came … Read more

Genealogy Prompt 11: Take an Ancestry Tour

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Sometimes visiting your ancestors’ hometowns isn’t enough to satisfy your curiosity. If you’re looking for more information than what you’ve uncovered on your own, consider taking an organized ancestry tour. What are these? Let’s explore ancestry tours and some of the options available to you. What is an Ancestry Tour? An ancestry tour is any … Read more

Genealogy Prompt 6: Set Up a Private Family Tree for Research

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Browsing public family trees online can be exciting. You might suddenly come across a treasure trove of information about one of your ancestors — their parents’ names, other children, or even further generations back. But that doesn’t mean making your own working tree public is a good idea. In fact, it’s much wiser to keep … Read more

Genealogy Prompt 5: Start a Family History Journal

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Over time, even the most casual family history research can lead to more records and facts than you can recall. That means you risk forgetting about some of your favorite anecdotes. But there’s an easy solution, and it’s this week’s genealogy prompt: start a family history journal. What is a Family History Journal? There’s no … Read more